Clarksburg Visitors Bureau

The greater Clarksburg area has many historical sites to visit and some of most interesting architecture to explore. When traveling north or south along I79, Clarksburg is situated at the intersection of I79 and U.S. Route 50. Getting on and off the interstate to visit with us is a breeze.

Make Clarksburg your base while visiting any of the north central West Virginia area. Whether traveling through the area to other locations or visiting Clarksburg during one of our many seasonal festivals, Clarksburg is a central location to stay.

Heading south along I79, take exit 115 and visit the Historic Quiet Dell Grade School which is now home to West Virginia Heritage Crafts. This artisans co-op boast rooms filled with items created
and produced by West Virginia Artisans. Adjacent to it is the West Virginia CCC Camp Museum with over 250
memorabilia items from the 1930s and 1940s each one with a story. [Between 1933-1942, the federal Civilian
Conservation Corps had over 4,000 CCC camps with 67 camps within the state of West Virginia. The CCC men:

*Built hundreds of bridges

*Planted millions of trees we see today

*Developed more than 30 state and national parks and parkways

*Built thousands of cabins, picnic shelters, lodges and park furniture

*Constructed lakes, ponds, swimming pools and much more

Continuing south on I79, take exit 110 to the scenic 532 acre Watters Smith Memorial State Park.

The park encompasses a historical restoration interpretive area with museum guided tours, swimming pool,

activity building, recreational courts and miles of hiking trails and a gift show. The Interpretive Area includes

a horse and cattle barn, mill room, corn crib, hog pen, smokehouse, residence, food storage cellar,

woodworking shop, a farm barn and a quaint blacksmith shop.

For additional information, visit them on-line at www.watterssmithstatepark.com.

Phone is 304-745-3081.

Back on I79 again to exit 99 [Weston] and then about 6 miles to the Lamberts Winery. This experience is

one that even locals enjoy doing again and again. Jim and Debbie Lambert have built a beautiful facility

that is resembles more of a comfortable home with its wonderful covered patio area with outdoor fireplace

and waterfall. Sipping their French Hybrid and American Varietal Grape wines couldn't be in a better setting.

They also have a gift shop with WV handmade pottery and gift baskets. When in Weston, tour the former
Weston State Hospital the TV series, Ghost Hunters, filmed a segment here. Also at this exit is the
historic Jacksons Mill which introduces visitors to the early Appalachian frontier life. The centerpiece is the
Jacksons Mill where young Stonewall Jackson worked for his uncle as a boy. While the old Mill is now a
museum, theres an operating gristmill in the historic area all a part of the 532 acre WVU Jacksons Mill Center
for Lifelong Learning.

Back in Clarksburg, a host of restaurants awaits you upon your return. We are blessed with many chain

and franchised restaurants including Texas Roadhouse, Applebees, Ruby Tuesdays, Boomerangs,

Japanese Steakhouse, Eat n Park, among others. We also have a host of old family established restaurants that bring diners from long distances to enjoy their cuisine. Some favorites are Minards Family

Spaghetti Inn, The Wonder Bar [known for their terrific steaks and view of the city from atop of Bridgeport Hill], Audias Country Kitchen, the Courtyard on Main Street, Philips Pasta Cucina with its beautiful outdoor dining area and Clarksburgs nationally famous Julios Cafe© with some of the best homemade pastas, seafood and desserts around. If you near the Wonder Bar Road, don't forget to stop in at Almost Heaven Desserts. Some of the best cheesecakes, pies and cobblers anywhere!

No one should leave Clarksburg without stopping at one of our local bakeries to pick up some pepperoni

rolls. Once you've had one, you'll be back again just for them. Local favorites are Tomaros Bakery in the

Glen Elk section, Health Bread Co. in North View and Home Industry Bakery in downtown Clarksburg.

Clarksburgs best prize is its nationally recognized Italian style peppers prepared locally by the Frank

Oliverio Family. Oliverios Peppers plant is located on Ohio Avenue just off of E. Pike Street in Clarksburg.

Stop in to purchase a tasteful gift box to fulfill your gift-giving needs. Share the homemade taste of Oliverios

with those you care about most. Or you may call toll free to order at 800-296-4959.

If you find yourself with a need to just get outside for a walk, travel to the citys large Veterans Memorial Park

just off of Milford Street. A beautiful 1 mile walking trail along the West Fork River awaits you as well as a full

sized Olympian pool, miniature golf.

In the mood for shopping, well Clarksburg offers one of the largest strip mall shopping experiences in the

state! Eastpointe and Newpointe Shopping Centers [laid out as if one continuous shopping area] offers

both large department stores and smaller shopping outlets. Lowes, Super Kmart, Sams Club, Kohls, Super

Wal-Mart, Pier One, Circuit City can be found here. There are also many spas and womens salons as well including the well respected Tuscan Sun Spa located near Lowes. In downtown Clarksburg,

Embellishments offers high end specialty gifts that you might find in a New York gift shop. On the second

floor is Wicked Sisters clothing store with again clothing that is one of a kind.

Our newest shopping experience is the HISTORIC CENTRAL STORAGE GIFT SHOPPE located in our

revitalized historic area of Glen Elk. Take the Clarksburgs Second Street exit and turn right; right again

on 4th Street; cross the 4th Street Bridge; continue to Baltimore Avenue.

See more information about this shopping venue at www.scenicwv.org

Phone number is 304-623-6108

From interesting architecture and historic sites to great dining and shopping experiences, the greater

Clarksburg area is a wonderful destination to discover history and enjoy the great outdoors.